How To Fix FB479 - The correspondence request date entries are ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 479

• Message text: The correspondence request date entries are ignored

What causes this issue?

You did not select the parameter "X - Data from trigger table".
However, specifications as to the correspondence request date are only
used for the selection if data is to be read from the trigger table.

System Response

The program ignores entries about the correspondence request date. Data
is selected directly depending on the report by means of the select
options "Company code", "Account type" and "Account" or "Company code",
"Document number" and "Fiscal year".

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. If data is to be read from the trigger table, select
the corresponding field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB479 - The correspondence request date entries are ignored ?

  The SAP error message FB479, which states "The correspondence request date entries are ignored," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when trying to generate correspondence for customer or vendor accounts. This message indicates that the date entries specified for the correspondence request are not being considered by the system.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The date range specified for the correspondence request may not be valid or may not correspond to any existing records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the correspondence settings in the SAP system.
  Missing Data: The system may not find any relevant data for the specified date range, leading to the entries being ignored.
  Document Status: The documents for which correspondence is being generated may not be in a status that allows for correspondence to be created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FB479 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: Verify the date entries you have specified for the correspondence request. Ensure that they are within a valid range and correspond to existing records.
  
  
  Review Correspondence Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for correspondence (transaction code OB77 for customer correspondence or OB78 for vendor correspondence).
  Ensure that the settings are correctly defined for the type of correspondence you are trying to generate.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the documents you are trying to generate correspondence for are in the correct status. For example, if the documents are already cleared or archived, correspondence may not be applicable.
  
  
  Run Correspondence in Test Mode: If possible, run the correspondence generation in test mode to see if any additional information is provided that can help identify the issue.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB70 (Customer Invoice), and FB60 (Vendor Invoice) to check the status of documents.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and correspondence to understand the expected behavior and configuration settings.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FB479 error and implement a solution to resolve it.